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An Explorer’s Guide For How To Visit South Georgia Island
South Georgia is the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean, and we’ve created you a guide for how to visit South Georgia Island for an unforgettable experience.
How to visit the Falkland Islands Guide
Figuring out how to visit the Falkland Islands is fairly easy. A traveler’s best option is to book a voyage with an experienced polar expedition operator.
In 2013, explorer Tim Jarvis and crew recreated Shackleton’s 1916 journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia. A modern day epic!
1:57Falkland Islands: Paradise Rediscovered
From Magellanic penguins to military history! The Argentines call it Islas Malvinas. To the British, this south Atlantic archipelago is known as the Falkland Islands. While it’s the southern-most poin
1:57South Georgia: Unrivaled Wildlife, Unparalleled Wonder
South Georgia is sometimes called the “Galapagos of the Poles” because of the massive king penguin colony at Salisbury Plain, and other wildlife, including the thousands of fur and elephant seals. Pol
5:27A Voyage of Discovery: Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands
You’ll enjoy unforgettable encounters with untamed wildlife in a vast, dramatic and spectacular setting; you’ll take a step back in time at historically significant sites; and you’ll be mesmerized by
Temperate climate and abundant food make the Falkland Islands an ideal breeding ground for birds.
South Georgia, the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean
The remote subantarctic island of South Georgia is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
1:09A Journey Beyond Description: South Georgia
John from England shares his excitement having achieved traveling to one of the ultimate destinations: South Georgia, a breeding ground for fur seals, elephant seals and king penguins. Learn more ab
Our Ocean Adventurer Visits the World’s Largest Black Browed Albatross Colony at Steeple Jason
Expedition team members share their story of a remarkable ‘Ocean Adventurer’ shore landing at seldom-visited Steeple Jason in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), home of the world’s largest black b
3:57Day in the Life: Falkland Islands and South Georgia, Antarctica
Do you desire to "do it all" on your Antarctic adventure? Then this is the voyage for you! Not only will you cross the Antarctic Circle and travel further south than traditional Antarctic cruises, you
0:37King Penguin
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One of the last zodiacs heads back to the Ocean Diamond off the coast of the Falkland Islands. Have you ever traveled on the Diamond? . ?: @acacia.johnson #TravelTuesday #TravelwithQuark #AntarcticE
Iceberg Infographic
What is an iceberg? How big are icebergs? Is there a difference between Arctic and Antarctic icebergs? Are there different types of icebergs? Find the answers in this inforgraphic.
My Seventh Continent Expedition: Tales from Antarctica
Pam Perkins AKA Biker Chick Gone Crazy tells us about her experience in the Antarctic while visiting South Georgia, cruising in zodiacs for landings and visiting King penguin rockeries.
It’s World Penguin Day! Here’s what you can do to help conserve the cutest citizens of Antarctica.
A Year on South Georgia: Sam Crimmin, Quark Expeditions Doctor
Note: This passenger-favorite guest post -- recounting the first-hand observations and experiences on living in Antarctica, through each of its varied seasons -- was written by one of our very own...
Top Historic Sites to Visit in Antarctica
History buffs rejoice! There are plenty of historic sites and monuments to visit on your Antarctic expedition, taking you back to the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration.